Chapter 64

The military academy teacher who just spoke is named Wen Ruide. He's a researcher who usually enjoys studying topics such as superpower evolution, monster hybridization, and bloodline gene inheritance.

Zhuang Silin looked at him, "What are your thoughts, Professor Wen?"

Wen Ruide smiled knowingly. "That explains it. Clearly, this student named Xu Jintang's ability is very likely evolving towards ice-based powers, and Yu Wanyao's Black Armor Turtle ability is also ice-based. When the two confronted each other, the Black Armor Turtle clearly showed fear, which means that the ice-based power that Xu Jintang is about to evolve into is even more terrifying than the Black Armor Turtle."

A sudden silence fell over the office.

Zhuang Silin continued, "Teacher Wen, is there any way to confirm that Xu Jintang's superpower will definitely evolve in the future?"

Wen Ruide chuckled and spread his hands, "This doesn't need proof anymore. If she could crush the Black Armor Turtle even before fully evolving, there's a 99% chance she'll evolve into an ice-type ability in the future."

"It seems we should consult professionals for these professional matters." Zhuang Silin chuckled. "I should have consulted Teacher Wen more back then."

"It's not too late now." Wen Ruide waved his hand. "It's fortunate that Xu Jintang chose our military academy, otherwise we would have lost a genius."

Zhuang Silin leaned back in her chair, smiling as she surveyed the room. "In that case, after this duel, we'll need to process Xu Jintang's transfer to another class."

"Hmm, it's almost impossible for an ice-type to evolve support abilities. Let's observe her later to see if she'll focus on ranged attacks or melee combat."

In the frozen simulated battlefield, the temperature plummeted to below zero, and even a breath could condense into ice crystals.

Wrapped in a thick cloak, Xu Jintang stepped outside and began to shiver in the cold wind.

"Brother Long, aren't I the ruler of ice? How can I be afraid of the cold?" She communicated with the Ice Soul Dragon using her mind.

Ice Soul Dragon pondered for a moment, "... That's because you didn't activate your ability."

"Oh, I see." Xu Jintang had really forgotten about that.

She quickly focused her mind and activated the spiritual power within her body.

A few seconds later, the chill was instantly dispelled, and my body warmed up again.

You should have said so earlier! She almost fainted from the cold when she woke up just now.

It turns out that activating one's superpowers solved the problem.

"Squad leader, everyone's assembled. When are we leaving?" Yan Yuting, wrapped in a cloak, walked out of the room shakily, his words stammering from the cold.

Xue Zhongqi followed closely behind out of the house, abandoning his fan and wrapping his hands tightly around his wolf-fur cloak. "I hate this kind of extreme heat. You either die of heat or freeze to death. Let's hurry and find some supplies. There should be some kindling in the supplies to keep warm. Wearing this will keep us from getting so cold."

Xu Jintang turned his head, "And what is a fire for warmth?"

Xue Zhongqi explained, "It's a portable heating tool, an essential item for extremely cold weather."

Yan Yuting added, "If this extreme cold continues, the temperature could drop to minus forty or fifty degrees Celsius, which is impossible to withstand with our own body heat alone. Therefore, the new supplies will definitely include these kinds of fire starters."

"Understood. Inform everyone, we're heading to Valley A now." Xu Jintang perked up, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

[We've encountered extremely cold weather, and there are still four days left. This is going to be tough.]

[Last year's first-year graduation exam was a survival battle against an extreme cold disaster. It seemed like they only distributed enough supplies for half the current number of survivors each time, and those who couldn't get any supplies basically died.]

[This battle will focus on both attacking and defending the city, so it's unlikely to be very demanding.]

[However, if these two teams start fighting each other and steal or destroy each other's supplies, then things could get complicated.]

At this moment, ten beams of red light shot into the sky from the valley in Area A.

"Supplies have been delivered to all ten locations."

The announcement then began.

The locations marked by the red light are the drop-off points for this batch of supplies.

Xu Jintang and his group had just arrived outside the valley when they saw a red light very close to them, about four or five kilometers away.

"The road ahead is frozen solid. Let's go around through the woods." Xu Jintang surveyed the frozen road ahead and turned to look at the woods on his left.

The plants in the forest also appeared frozen and encased in ice, and the translucent ice sculptures looked even more dazzling and exquisite under the sunlight.

The leaves, frozen solid, shimmered faintly, as if coated with a layer of gelatin.

Without a word, the rest of the support team immediately followed Xu Jintang's footsteps.

Once inside the forest, the temperature dropped even further. The group sniffed and tiptoed forward, cautiously continuing their exploration.

Xu Jintang drove at the forefront, utilizing the Domain Detection effect.

A moment later, she suddenly stopped, raised her hand to signal to the others, "There are demonic beasts ahead, all of them are First Tier. Those whose abilities have debuff effects should attack first, and the rest of you can finish them off from behind."

"Understood," everyone said in unison.

Xu Jintang was the first to charge into the horde of monsters, and the slowing effect quickly spread in all directions.

The monsters, who had no time to react, were all immobilized in place.

Immediately afterwards, the other students in the support class also activated their supernatural abilities.

Multicolored supernatural lights flashed and accurately struck the horde of monsters.

Xue Zhongqi's special ability is more suitable for restraining single enemies that pose a greater threat. He did not use his special ability, but directly grabbed a few inscriptions and attacked the opponent.

"My bread is the best, my bread is the best." Yan Yuting hid in the back, chanting incessantly. Each time she finished chanting, a slice of Toast Pineapple Bun would appear in her hand.

"Squad leader, catch!" Yan Yuting stood up and tossed a slice of toast to Xu Jintang first.

Xu Jintang, who was standing on the head of the Ice Blue Crystal Beast, immediately reached out and grabbed the flying slice of toast.

The Ice Blue Crystal Beast beneath his feet felt insulted by having its head stepped on, and shook its body in fury.

Xu Jintang quickly jumped to the ground, stuffed a slice of toast into his mouth, and chewed rapidly.

The rich aroma of bread fills your mouth.

The next second, she felt a surge of power throughout her body, and her body became incredibly light.

The Ice Blue Crystal Beast was covered in ice scales, and its claws were incredibly sharp. It glared angrily at Xu Jintang and raised its claws to strike.

Xu Jintang leaned back to dodge the attack, then quickly bounced back. As he stood up, he raised his right arm and fired several hidden arrows simultaneously.

The sharp arrow, burning with a faint flame, pierced the Ice Blue Crystal Beast's scales in an instant, producing a crisp cracking sound.

The Ice Blue Crystal Beast, struck by several arrows, immediately lost its breath and collapsed to the ground.

Before long, the other Ice Blue Crystal Beast were dealt with by their teammates, and they all collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.

Xu Jintang led the team to continue circling the woods toward the location marked by the red light.

After passing through the woods, the group finally saw the beam of red light.

A red light descended from the sky, enveloping the entire valley cave in front of them.

"The supplies must have been dropped into the cave." Xue Zhongqi looked around and quickly said, "I'll go in and get them."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the cave.

Xu Jintang and the others kept watch nearby.

Two minutes later, the red marker disappeared, and Xue Zhongqi emerged from the cave, nodding to Xu Jintang. "Got it. I put it directly into my bracelet space. Let's go to the next supply point."

Xu Jintang raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to come closer.

Xue Zhongqi and Yan Yuting exchanged a glance, then quickly gathered the others over. "What's wrong?"

Xu Jintang glanced at the others, "There are a total of ten supply points this time. It's too inefficient for us to search for them one by one. Why don't we split into five teams, with each team searching for different supply points?"

Yan Yuting's brows furrowed with worry. "But if we split into small teams to search, what if we run into Yu Wanyao and her group? We wouldn't be able to defeat them. Wouldn't that be even more dangerous?"

The others were also a little unsure and began to hesitate.

Everyone is usually confident because Xu Jintang and Xue Zhongqi are always there to protect them from the front and hold the rear.

Xu Jintang's gaze fell on Yan Yuting, "Have you forgotten the effects of your superpower?"

Yan Yuting was taken aback. "What does the squad leader mean..."

"Why should we fight Yu Wanyao? We know we can't win, so we should play to our strengths and avoid our weaknesses." Xu Jintang's gaze swept over the others. "Yan Yuting's toast increases movement speed by 5% after consumption. With this buff, we might not be able to beat her, but we can outrun her."

Xue Zhongqi quickly understood her meaning, and explained with a smile, "Got it. Each team should take extra bread, and if they see Yu Wanyao's team, they should run away immediately. If they're lucky and don't run into them, then quickly loot the supplies, take as much as you can."

Xu Jintang nodded, "That's exactly what I mean. I'll go alone, and Xue Zhongqi will lead one team. We still need three squad leaders. Anyone want to volunteer?"

After a long silence, Qin Shuxue was the first to raise her hand, "I'll go."

Cao Xing'an, who was lost in the crowd, hesitated for a long time before slowly emerging. "How about... I come too?"

Hearing the hesitation in his voice, Xu Jintang glanced at him. "Alright, the other two teams will be led by Qin Shuxue and Cao Xing'an."

Cao Xing'an quickly coughed and said, "Um... I'm a little worried about whether I'm capable of handling this position."

He was very good at being the class monitor and keeping discipline in the class, but this was the first time he had ever led a team to seize supplies.

"I believe you can do it, it's settled then. We're still missing one person, who's going to take the position?" Xu Jintang affirmed him decisively, then looked at the others.

Yan Yuting quickly raised her hand, "Then I'll do it."

Originally, when she was assigned to the support class, she never thought of causing anything big, but now, after being influenced by the class monitor, she has begun to stop being so timid.

"Okay." Xu Jintang nodded.

Xue Zhongqi thought of something and glanced at Xu Jintang again, "Won't it be too dangerous for you to walk alone?"